B-SSJ-Redacted.doc

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE BACK MOUNTED COUNTERLUNG FROM SUBGRAVITY INCORPORATED (ERP 1300871723)

Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a limited source justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Division Code 02).

Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to Sub Gravity Incorporated, 12356 S. 900 East, Suite 103, Draper UT 84020, on a sole source basis, to acquire a back mounted counter lung kits. The kit is being acquired as part of the .

A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

The following items are being acquired:

Item Part Number Qty Price Gen 2 Back Mounted Counter lungs Kit*

SG-BMCL.NAVY.2020

$87,411.00

*Parts kit contents is attachment#1 of this document

The estimated value of this effort is approximately $87,411. The minimum needs of the Government have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This procurement will be funded by 2020 Research Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Funds.

Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B).

This equipment is manufactured exclusively by Sub Gravity Incorporated. This equipment is being acquired for test and evaluation purposes to ensure compatibility and safe integration with the . As part of the testing program, new equipment is acquired for equipment development, test plan development, administration support, and execution of test procedures and fit check of equipment. Support shall include, but is not limited to, review of requirements, development and execution of Test Plans (DT), execution of user evaluations pursuant to fielding (OT), development of Technical Data Package (TDP) supporting equipment and supporting efforts for equipment. is tasked to integrate its products and equipment with . This equipment must be operationally effective, operationally suitable, and safe for use. All capabilities must be developed through defined and repeatable processes to ensure credibility of fielding and decisions. Above threshold, support equipment is critical to the increased capabilities development of the mission success.

Therefore, use of alternate equipment is Not Authorized to maintain system certifications.

A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs,) to meet the Government’s needs.

A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, this equipment is exclusively manufactured by Sub Gravity Incorporated is being acquired for test and evaluation purposes to ensure compatibility and safe integration with the .

Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, this equipment is exclusively manufactured by Sub Gravity Incorporated is being acquired for test and evaluation purposes to ensure compatibility and safe integration with the .

Attachment #1 Parts Kit Contents

Gen 2 BMCL Kit - Navy Spec 2020

SKU: SG-BMCL.NAVY.2020